Automatic portable fluid dispersal device

Abstract

The present disclosure includes an automatic portable misting apparatus for the dispersal of fluids. The misting apparatus is customizable to a specified use and is highly portable. The misting apparatus includes a pressurizable fluid tank, an automatic air compressor mounted to the fluid tank, a fluid conduit and a hose or wand coupled to a plurality of nozzles. Fluid may be distributed in the form of a corresponding number of fine spray streams, and a valve for controlling the flow of fluid from the fluid tank to the fluid conduit. The fluids dispersal apparatus is easy to operate, easy to maintain, unobtrusive and economical.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A misting apparatus comprising:
 a portable, pressurizable first fluid tank; 
 a pressurizing device removably coupled to the first fluid tank, wherein the pressurizing device is configured to provide air pressure inside the first fluid tank; 
 a power source in communication with the pressurizing device, wherein the power source includes a power adaptor configured for use with an auxiliary power outlet; 
 a misting conduit having a plurality of holes, wherein the misting conduit is in fluid communication with the first fluid tank, and wherein the misting conduit is configured to disperse a mist over an area, in response to the air pressure inside the first fluid tank; 
 an auxiliary air conduit in communication with the pressurizing device, wherein the auxiliary air conduit comprises at least one of a hose or a dispersal wand, and wherein the auxiliary air conduit is configured to be mated with a vessel, and wherein the auxiliary air conduit is configured to supply the air pressure to an inside of the vessel; and 
 a switch configured to send different portions of the air pressure from the pressurizing device such that the first fluid tank has the first air pressure and a second fluid tank has a third air pressure, while the misting conduit remains in fluid communication with the first fluid tank and while the auxiliary air conduit remains in communication with the pressurizing device. 
 
     
     
       2. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the power source is at least one of battery, a rechargeable battery, AC electric power, a solar cell, or a fuel-burning generator. 
     
     
       3. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the switch is at least one of manual or electronic. 
     
     
       4. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a filter inline with the misting conduit. 
     
     
       5. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a filter inline with the hose. 
     
     
       6. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a coupling mechanism configured to be received by a docking station, wherein the docking station is configured to securably couple the misting apparatus to a vehicle. 
     
     
       7. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a coupling mechanism configured to be received by a docking station, wherein the docking station is configured to at least one of charge a power source of the misting apparatus or time operation of the misting apparatus. 
     
     
       8. The misting apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a valve coupled between the first fluid tank and the misting conduit for controlling flow of fluid through the conduit. 
     
     
       9. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the vessel includes at least one of a tire, inflatable, tube, ball, or raft. 
     
     
       10. The misting apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the output of the compressor is from about 25 to about 45 psi. 
     
     
       11. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an adapter configured to mate with the air conduit, wherein the adapter facilitates opening a portion of the vessel to allow the air pressure to enter inside the vessel. 
     
     
       12. The misting apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a carrying means selected from the group consisting of a handle, a strap, and a harness. 
     
     
       13. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first fluid tank further includes at least one of a fluid level indicator or a duration of use timer. 
     
     
       14. The misting apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a quick coupling connector between the first fluid tank and the misting conduit. 
     
     
       15. A drain attachment device comprising:
 a portable, pressurizable first fluid tank; 
 a pressurizing device removably coupled to the first fluid tank, wherein the pressurizing device is configured to provide air pressure inside the first fluid tank; 
 a power source in communication with the pressurizing device; 
 a cup configured to create a seal over a clogged drain opening, wherein the cup is integral to the first fluid tank, wherein in response to the air pressure within the pressurizable first fluid tank reaches a predetermined level, a portion of the fluid within the pressurizable fluid tank is released through a valve into a void between the cup and the clogged drain opening; 
 the auxiliary air conduit in communication with the pressurizing device, wherein the air conduit comprises at least one of a hose or a dispersal wand, and wherein the air conduit is configured to be mated with a vessel, and wherein the air conduit is configured to supply the air pressure to an inside of the vessel; and 
 a switch configured to divert the air pressure from the pressurizing device, from the first fluid tank to the auxiliary air conduit, while the cup remains over the clogged drain opening and while the auxiliary air conduit remains in communication with the pressurizing device. 
 
     
     
       16. The drain attachment device of  claim 15 , wherein the air pressure inside the first fluid tank is increased such that a fluid within the first fluid tank may be released through a valve between the first fluid tank and the cup into the clogged drain opening to unclog the drain. 
     
     
       17. The drain attachment device of  claim 15 , wherein the switch is further configured to send different portions of the air pressure from the pressurizing device such that the first fluid tank has the first air pressure and a second fluid tank has a third air pressure. 
     
     
       18. A method of fluid dispersal comprising:
 providing, via activation of a power source on a pressurizing device, air pressure inside of a portable, pressurizable first fluid tank,
 wherein the pressurizing device is removably coupled to the first fluid tank, 
 wherein the pressurizing device is configured to provide air pressure inside the first fluid tank, 
 wherein the power source is in communication with the pressurizing device, and 
 wherein the power source includes a power adaptor configured for use with an auxiliary power outlet; 
 
 forcing, in response to providing the air pressure, a fluid inside a misting conduit having a plurality of holes,
 wherein the misting conduit is in fluid communication with the first fluid tank, and 
 wherein the misting conduit is configured to disperse a mist over an area, in response to the air pressure inside the first fluid tank; 
 
 dispersing the mist over the area; 
 adjusting a switch, wherein the switch is configured to send different portions of the air pressure from the pressurizing device such that the first fluid tank has the first air pressure and a second fluid tank has a third air pressure; 
 diverting the air pressure from the first fluid tank to the auxiliary air conduit, while the misting conduit remains in fluid communication with the first fluid tank and while the auxiliary air conduit remains in communication with the pressurizing device,
 wherein the air conduit is in communication with the pressurizing device, and 
 wherein the auxiliary air conduit comprises at least one of a hose or a dispersal wand; and 
 
 transferring the air pressure from the auxiliary air conduit to an inside of a vessel. 
 
     
     
       19. The method of  claim 18 , wherein the vessel includes at least one of a tire, inflatable, tube, ball, or raft.